Cranbourne racecourse

Cranbourne Turf Club

Cranbourne Turf Club has been a major country racing venue in Victoria since commencing operations in 1867. Since 2012, Cranbourne Racecourse has been a central element of Victoria’s summer racing series, giving the likes of Moonee Valley a break from its rigorous use throughout a racing season.

These Friday evening meetings make up a big portion of Cranbourne’s race-days throughout the calendar year, with a total of 23 race meetings scheduled to take place at the track, located south-east of Melbourne city.

The Listed Cranbourne Cup (1600m) is considered the feature event for the club, gaining plenty of admirers with the now $500,000 in prize money gaining plenty attention across the state – evening greeting some international flavor as Folkswood (2017) took out the race for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin.


Cranbourne horse racing news

With plenty of trackwork, jump-outs and barrier trials taking place at Cranbourne to go along with race-days, there’s always stacks of breaking racing news coming out of Cranbourne Racecourse and the writers here at HorseBetting.com.au try to provide swift updates throughout there year. The latest Cranbourne racing news includes:

Savoir Faire
Talented stayer Savoir Faire staked his claim for next month’s Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m) with a commanding victory at Cranbourne ...
Refusetobeenglish
New Zealand-bred three-year-old Refusetobeenglish got his career off to a perfect start with a dominant debut performance at Cranbourne ...
Globe wins the 2024 Cranbourne Cup
Globe ($4.20), trained by Mick Price & Michael Kent Jr., led every step to win the $500K Cranbourne Cup, giving ...
Nadal wins The Meteorite
Nadal claimed the inaugural $1M Meteorite at Cranbourne, with jockey Ethan Brown delivering a patient and strategic ride ...
Cranbourne Cup Day 2024 Replays
Check out the full race replays, results and dividends from Cranbourne on Saturday, November 23 for Cranbourne Cup Day 2024 ...
Air Assault
Air Assault, trained by Andrew Gluyas, aims for the Listed Cranbourne Cup after his sixth stakes win in the John ...

Cranbourne race tips

Twenty-three meetings are held throughout the season at Cranbourne and our expert racing tipsters here at HorseBetting.com.au provide their free best bets particularly during the summer series of night meetings late in the year. The latest Cranbourne racing tips include:

Follow Files blackbook tips
Check out the three runners HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman is following after they produced strong runs in defeat last Saturday ...
horse racing tips
13 horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Saturday, November 23. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips for ...
Cranbourne betting tips
Feature racing in Victoria heads to Cranbourne on Saturday, November 23, for a bumper 10-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting's free ...
Cranbourne racing tips
Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Friday, October 11. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips ...
Cranbourne night races tips
Friday night racing in Victoria heads to Cranbourne on October 11, 2024. Check out HorseBetting's free preview of the nine-race ...
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Four horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Thursday, September 19. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips ...

Cranbourne racecourse address & how to get there

Cranbourne Racecourse is located at 50 Grant St, Cranbourne, Victoria, 3977 and is approximately 40 minutes south-east of Melbourne.

If you live in the area, obviously the best way to get there is via Car, Taxi or Uber; however, if you live in the Melbourne City you can always find consistent public transport to get out to the Cranbourne races.

If you decide to drive to Cranbourne Turf Club, you’ll want to get on the M1 and head south. Once on the Monash you’ll need to exit at the M420 and from there it’s not far away with the course located in the northern part of Cranbourne.

If public transport is more your speed, Southern Cross Station provides regularly trains to Cranbourne; however, you will need to terminate Dandenong before getting to Cranbourne Train Station. From there, it’s an eight-minute Taxi or Uber to the course.


Cranbourne race track and specifications

Cranbourne Racecourse is an anti-clockwise circuit with a circumference of 1690m and a home straight of 300m for gallopers to navigate.

The Cranbourne course has two chute starting positions. Firstly, the 2050m start is located near the home turn, while the other is a much deeper chute situated on the other side of the racecourse. These starting points include the 1200m, 1300m, 1400m and 1600m all utilizing the far part of the track.

Cranbourne Racecourse Distances Stats


Major races at Cranbourne racetrack

As mentioned previously, the Cranbourne Cup (1600m) is considered the biggest draw at Cranbourne with the $500,000 feature producing some quality wins since it’s inception in 1960. On A Jeune (2004), Folkswood (2017) and the latest heading winnter the way of Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained Uncle Brynn (2022).

Interestingly, the club takes great pride in the horse racing champion Manikato won at his first start at the Cranbourne Turf Club, subsequently going on to win Group 1 features including the Blue Diamond Stakes, Golden Slipper and Caulfield Guineas in the same year (1978). The Manikato Stakes is named after the champion horse.


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If you’re looking to have a punt at Cranbourne, or any course around Australia for that matter, be sure to check out all the best online betting sites in the above table.

The Cranbourne race track online bookmakers provided all the best fixed odds, exotics and even futures markets on all your favourite gallopers.

If you’re on course and would like to bet in person, head to the betting ring at Cranbourne and find local bookmakers ready to take your wagers. Or utilize the TAB facilities on course as well.

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